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COLUMN: What a difference a tree makes (5 photos)

COLUMN: What a difference a tree makes (5 photos)

Popular hangout for feathered friends offers no shortage of activity
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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Local students introduced to 'cool' adaptive sports (4 photos)

Local students introduced to 'cool' adaptive sports (4 photos)

'From a diversity and inclusion standpoint it’s important for us to introduce kids to adaptive sports,' says Paralympian at Orillia Rotary Place event
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Gravenhurst man arrested after women report harassment

Gravenhurst man arrested after women report harassment

Man, 42, accused of making women feel 'uncomfortable, suspicious and/or fearful'
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BSOM candidate challenges 'violent takeover of our freedoms'

BSOM candidate challenges 'violent takeover of our freedoms'

'They’ve handcuffed our medical practitioners and caused our medical practitioners to advise and diagnose through policies,' said Ontario Party candidate
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Orillia Lady Kings kick off lacrosse season with exciting action

Orillia Lady Kings kick off lacrosse season with exciting action

Field lacrosse season got underway Monday with series of house-league games
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Provincial election will determine tree seed plant's ending

Provincial election will determine tree seed plant's ending

Book tells tale of Ontario Tree Seed Plant, located in Angus
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'Blacklisted' by Uber: Taxi companies can't satisfy local demand

'Blacklisted' by Uber: Taxi companies can't satisfy local demand

Staffing shortages, lack of ride-share services lead to long wait times for cabs and 'frustrating' situation, resident laments
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Health unit reports 3 more deaths, 4 COVID patients hospitalized

Health unit reports 3 more deaths, 4 COVID patients hospitalized

There are 34 people from the region currently hospitalized because of COVID-19, including five patients in intensive care units, says the health unit
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Therapy dogs look to be 'pawsitive' influence on area paramedics

Therapy dogs look to be 'pawsitive' influence on area paramedics

St. John Ambulance program will see dogs visit paramedic stations at shift change to support the paramedics' mental health
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